Portret van Daniel Preissler 1665

"Portret van Daniel Preissler" is a 1665 etching by Johann Alexander Böner, depicting Daniel Preissler, a German poet and writer. The etching shows Preissler standing next to a column, his right hand resting on a ledge. The composition is simple and direct, allowing the viewer to focus on the subject's face and the inscription below, which refers to Preissler's work and legacy. This work showcases Böner's ability to capture the likeness of his sitter, and the inscription adds historical context to the image, making it a valuable document of 17th-century German culture.